Everything You Need To Know About Security Categories In India

We often hear about security blankets being provided to various office holders or individuals in India. The Logical Indian community endeavours to provide details about different kinds of security provided to such people.

To begin with, high-risk individuals come under the security blankets provided by the police and local government. These include the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, former Prime Ministers, Supreme Court and High Court Judges, Serving Chiefs of Indian Armed Forces, Governors of State, Chief Ministers and Cabinet Ministers. Needless to say, their very profile requires that they be covered under security protection. For the same reason, their families are also entitled to protection so that the dignitaries can work without any threat. In addition, high-profile politicians, celebrities, and sportspersons are also provided special security.

There are different categories of security depending on the threat perception to the person. They are as under, in the descending order:

Z+ Security – provided by the NSG commandos equipped with sophisticated MP5 guns, and modern communication gadgets. Each commando is an expert in martial arts and unarmed combat skills. At present, Z+ Security is extended to 17 VIPs

Z Security – provided by the Delhi police of the ITBP or CRPF personnel and one escort car.

Y category – provided by two personal security officers (PSOs)

X category – is provided by on PSO (personal security officer)

Apart from this, the NSG commandos also aid the SPG guarding the Prime Minister, former PMs and their immediate family members.

However, the provision of security cover in India has recently been ridden with controversies, especially since it is perceived that many politicians regard the security provision as a status symbol. Currently, more than 19 people enjoy NSG protection.

Facing the flak by media that it is a waste of taxpayer’s money, former Home Minister P Chidambaram phased out the use of the NSG for VIP protection in all but the most serious cases. This did not bring an end to the controversy since many politicians continued to enjoy Z+ security while many bureaucrats were moved down to Y. Moreover, whistle-blowers are in dire need of security, but this is hardly the case in India. However, this move did indeed free a large number of commandos for other missions, like in the Middle East or for providing security consultancy.

Despite the provision of security covers, there have been lapses in protecting some high-risk individuals. For example, Rajbir Singh, a famous encounter specialist was provided Z-level security but was still killed in March, 2008. Former Union Minister Pramod Mahajan was killed by his brother, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was killed by a member of her own security detail and Rajiv Gandhi was killed in a blast

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This Mother’s Day, Let Us Make A Real Difference In Our Mother’s Life

“All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” – Abraham Lincoln

Mothers play a crucial role in our lives. Since we were little, they held our hands, acting as our guide into the world. They took care of all our needs – from teaching us how to hold a spoon, cooking delicious meals for us, dropping us to school and sitting with us while we struggled with our math homework – mothers have been there through thick and thin.

On the special occasion of Mother’s Day, Friends Adult Diapers has a beautiful message for each of us – treat your mother the way she has treated you all her life.

It was our mothers who stayed up all night taking care of us when we fell sick; it was her who help us with our homework. This Mother’s Day, remember to take care and support your mother the way she took care of you all these years.

The minds and bodies of our ageing parents dwindle as they grow even older, and somewhere in the incoherence of understanding their thoughts, children lose patience. They spend less and less time with their parents and hire others to look after them. A study by HelpAge India gives accounts of the elderly, most of whom testify to verbal abuse, neglect and disrespect by their children. Old people rely on their children for both emotional and financial support but, often times are not given the needed care.

There is little difference in how we were as toddlers and how parents are as senior citizens. They couldn’t understand the gibber we uttered then, yet taught us different languages. We were financially dependent on them till at least 18 years of age yet, they never said no to giving us pocket money. Why cannot we echo the same patience our parents showed for so many years?

Our parents have an unconditional love for us. They made sure all our needs are cared for and we never feel alone. When we grow up and our parents enter old age, they require the same care and affection. They would be delighted if we spent time with them after classes or work, make tea or cook for them and also help them with household chores when they have too many things at hand.

It is our responsibility to stand with our parents when they are weak; it is our responsibility to cook for them when they are too tired, and it is our responsibility to take care of them when they fall sick.

Mother’s Day is a celebration in honour of motherhood, a tribute to maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. Let us make a real difference by showing how much we truly care for our mothers.

Friends Adult Diapers has taken a wonderful initiative in this regard. The most precious gift for a mother is her child. So why not take this as an opportunity to shower her with the same love? After all, she deserves it for being with you through every obstacle and every hardship that you faced.